Welcome to Halal Quality Control
Halal Quality Control (HQC) is an internationally recognized Halal certification body established in 1983.
From our headquarters in the Netherlands, we coordinate Halal certification, auditing, inspection, training, and compliance services for companies worldwide, supported by a recognized network of HQC offices and partners across Europe and international markets.
From our headquarters in the Netherlands, we coordinate Halal certification, auditing, inspection, training, and compliance services for companies worldwide, supported by a recognized network of HQC offices and partners across Europe and international markets.
About Halal Quality Control
Halal Quality Control Group (HQC) is an internationally recognized Halal certification body, established in 1983 and operating as one of the longest-established Halal certification bodies in Europe and internationally.
From its headquarters in The Hague, the Netherlands, HQC coordinates Halal certification, auditing, inspection, supervision, training, and compliance services through a network of recognized HQC offices, accredited entities, and authorized partners. Our activities are based on a combination of Islamic expertise, technical competence, and internationally recognized Halal standards.
With more than 40 years of experience, HQC supports companies in safeguarding Halal integrity across complex food chains and related sectors, including meat and poultry, dairy, ingredients, flavours, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, logistics, packaging, and chemical products.
As Halal certification is increasingly becoming a legal and market access requirement worldwide, a reliable and experienced certification partner is essential. HQC provides access to key international markets through recognized Halal certification, consistent decision-making, and continuous compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements.
Our objective is to verify and ensure that no non-permissible materials, processes, or services are applied within certified facilities, so that Halal claims remain demonstrable, traceable, and verifiable.
Our Certification Services
HQC provides halal certification services based on more than 40 years of experience, international recognition, and a structured application of religious and technical requirements. Our services are designed to support companies in complying with halal legislation, achieving market access, and maintaining continuous compliance.
Efficient certification processes
Qualified auditors
14 locations in Europe
Transparent decision-making
Halal Certification
Assessment and certification of production, processing, and service facilities in accordance with applicable halal requirements.
Shipment Certification
Halal certification of individual shipments for export to specific countries.
Shipment certification may be mandatory and, where required, is combined with facility certification and additional documentation.
Audits
Conducting halal audits, including document reviews, on-site inspections, supervision, pre-assessments, initial assessments, and follow-up audits.
Guidance & Advisory
Our experts support companies in understanding and applying halal requirements within their organization.
Guidance can take place during the preparation phase, during the application process, or when changes occur in processes, products, or legislation.
Certificate Validation
Through our secure portal, you can validate halal certificates for authenticity.
International Recognition & Market Access
HQC certificates are internationally accepted and used for market access, in compliance with applicable national and international halal requirements.
United Arab Emirates
HQC certificates are used for export to the United Arab Emirates.
Saudi Arabia
Additional procedures and registrations apply for export to Saudi Arabia.
Qatar
HQC certification is applied for access to the Qatari market.
Turkey
HQC certificates are accepted for export to Türkiye in accordance with applicable national halal requirements.
Morocco
HQC supports companies with halal certification for export to Morocco.
Algeria
HQC supports companies with halal certification for export to Algeria.
Malaysia
HQC Netherlands supports companies with halal certification and compliance with applicable Malaysian regulations.
Indonesia
Indonesia enforces mandatory halal certification for selected product categories.
HQC supports companies with halal certification and access to the Indonesian market.
Singapore
HQC certificates are applied for export to Singapore.
Pakistan
HQC certification is used for access to the Pakistani market.
Thailand
HQC supports companies with halal certification for export to Thailand.
Brunei & Philippines
HQC supports companies with halal certification for export to the Philippines and Brunei.
Displayed logos are examples of companies whose specific locations, activities, or products are or have been certified by HQC.
The Halal Quality Control (HQC®) mark is a registered trademark with the EUIPO (registration number 019364096).